Taylor LorenzHaving one of those days where I'm so tired and burned out I can't get anything done. Anyone have any suggestions?? I can't do coffee or any stimulants sadly
Martin Rundkvist@taylorlorenz
Napping and walking.
Human after all@taylorlorenz 25 miniute timed nap
Not that Nicole...@humanhorseshoes @taylorlorenz +1 the timer is key
@nikkid @taylorlorenz Deep sleep is the enemy
flogallama@humanhorseshoes @taylorlorenz I heard on a radio show that you should set the timer for 40 minutes to five yourself time to fall asleep and ensure you get 20 minutes of sleep. Thatβs what I do
@flogallama @taylorlorenz media too but 25 min is doable too
NotBlackMagic@taylorlorenz Put on some music that makes you wanna move and move to it. Works for me.
J.@taylorlorenz
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Brandon@taylorlorenz same for me lots of these days. The only thing that ever seems to work for me is going for a walk and getting some fresh air. Nothing rigorous, just chill.
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Joel VanderWerf@chrisnelder @taylorlorenz Hearing Angine de Poitrine for the first time and then listening to music vloggers talk about it has given me a weird energy recently, I think from witnessing something new.
mausmalone@chrisnelder @taylorlorenz seriously - set aside time for not-work and dedicate your attention to listening to a whole album.
@mausmalone @taylorlorenz Having grown up in the era of vinyl, I still do!
Steven Aquino (he/him)@taylorlorenz β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈ sis.
Alexandra@taylorlorenz On days like these, I try to only do stuff that my brain wants to do. Sometimes it's even productive.
Brian Vastag@taylorlorenz cat cafe
brijuater@taylorlorenz Take a nap.
Karin!@taylorlorenz I usually start doing timed pomodoros but less and less time working until I can manage. Like sometimes it's 10 minutes and then rest for 10. But it's something!
IanMoore3000@taylorlorenz I have no useful suggestions but I feel your pain and hope you get over this.
I Thought I Saw A 2 
@taylorlorenz Call it a day and try again tomorrow
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@taylorlorenz How about a creative activity, one in which you lose track of time, like sketching, painting, knitting, crochet, etc.
Jason Lefkowitz@taylorlorenz I feel like there are a lot of us in this boat these days. We should start a club
DianeThis is all I've got for dealing with those feelings:
Watch nature videos?
Take a walk?
Find a portal to an alternate universe?
Also this essay continues to be relevant.
"The world as we know it is ending. Why are we still at work?: From the pandemic to climate change, Americans are still expected to work no matter what happens"
https://www.vox.com/2021/12/16/22837830/covid-pandemic-climate-change-great-resignation-2021
Maho π¦π»@taylorlorenz rest a little bit, take a break
It's Pronounced DEETS 
@taylorlorenz Honestly, my best advice is to rest and give yourself huge heaps of compassion. The work will be there tomorrow and you can only do so much.
Paul Rosen@taylorlorenz Take a walk and don't necessarily think about anything, but don't shut out thoughts either.
Viss@taylorlorenz I've had chugging a couple pints of water help a ton if im just dragging like that
KimLay on a mat or rug and strrrettttch. And then just...lay there.
ayo@taylorlorenz Exercise & connecting/reconnecting with friends/community βοΈ
Crispy Gnome Chomsky
FurballsNHairballs
jarinks@taylorlorenz slumber
prk60091@taylorlorenz take a 15 min nap
Spocko@taylorlorenz
I hear ya. I feel that way ALL the time. I need to mentally get into a non-"world" space where I don't think about what is happening in the online and current physical world.
Right now I'm watching a series of music and dance videos I assembled.
It's called "Dancing for Doug" Here's a link. Shorts & nothing longer then 6 minutes. Check it out.
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcKsT1qgqQSGYdYmfs0fPvjTVa2V5dEuo&si=oLYUWPpuQE2LUafG
Jesse Atkinson@taylorlorenz call the day a wash. Go for a long walk. Stare at the flowers and birds.
Ann T. Phα»@taylorlorenz Orgasm (or two)!
David Renaud@taylorlorenz it's important to get outside every day and breathe in fresh air.
Marc Trius@taylorlorenz do you play or have you considered learning a wind instrument? Practicing any kind of musical instrument can help with mood and attention but winds are even better because they force you to do breathing exercises.
Of course you still have to find enough executive function to start. That's where I have a hard time.
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Not sure if this is what you meant by "no stimulants" (you meant like caffeine?), but modafinil is excellent for making you feel alert when you're tired, generally only available by prescription from your doctor. I first saw it in a Michael Mosley documentary about sleep
Not sure if this is what you meant by "no stimulants" (you meant like caffeine?), but modafinil is excellent for making you feel alert when you're tired, generally only available by prescription from your doctor. I first saw it in a Michael Mosley documentary about sleep
Stargeezer Smith@taylorlorenz
This may not relate to your dilemma whatsoever. But here it is:
I'm an old man, and since my wife of over a half century passed last summer, I've had many lackluster and low energy days. What is helping me is returning to some of my root interests, which for me are physics and astronomy.
I watch some educational documentaries, or read some books (that's harder) or watch some "Great Courses" lectures on interesting subjects, or on clear nights I stargaze .
It all helps activate my mind and get me out of my doldrums.
CosmetologySchool_cadaver@taylorlorenz I recommend meditating. When I say that, I mean do it in the easiest possible form. Allow yourself to be "bad" at it, especially at first. Just sit quietly and don't judge the thoughts that just naturally come to your mind. A lot of people describe it as clearing your mind, I actually don't think that's particularly helpful It's more about letting thoughts happen but also being able to let them go. That's how it works for me anyway.
ottawasteph ποΈ@taylorlorenz A quick walk around the block can get the blood pumping.
Eric de Redelijkheid 
@taylorlorenz Do less. Take a vacation.
Grey Pilgrim@taylorlorenz
Find a place with plenty of trees, bushes, meadows and take a long walk.
Find a place with plenty of trees, bushes, meadows and take a long walk.
Tanya@taylorlorenz go outside and make yourself REALLY BIG like youβre trying to scare a goose. Move around, being as big as you can be, Godzilla style.
Always wakes me right up even though I look like a bit of a tit doing it.
Mother Anarchy@taylorlorenz ADHD medication, chugging water, naps, upbeat music, nature walks, working collaboratively with other people, working against other people for sport or spite, working to make someone happy, and channeling anger. Also permanent decisions, though that's something you have to start beforehand. These are things that have worked for me.
Chad Baker@taylorlorenz creatine